Hey Dad star lands to face multiple sex charges

HEY Dad! star Robert Hughes has been charged with 11 child sex offences dating back to the 1980s.

Hughes appeared in court when his matter was briefly heard on Thursday afternoon. He did not enter a plea.

Police did not oppose bail and it was granted by the court on strict conditions, including $50,000 surety.

He must also report to police three times a week, forfeit his passport and not go near an international departure point.

The 64-year-old landed at Sydney Airport just before 7.30am on Thursday, flanked by New South Wales Police officers who had escorted him on a Qantas flight from Heathrow.

He was then taken to the Sydney Police Centre.

The former prime-time TV star consented to an order sought by Attorney-General Nicola Roxon that he return to Sydney for questioning in relation to allegations he assaulted five children between 1985 and 1990 while starring on the popular family sitcom.

Hughes faces 11 accusations made by people who were aged seven to 15 at the time of the alleged abuse.

Earlier, Hughes' lawyer, Greg Walsh, said his client was holding up as well as could be expected and hoped to get bail and return home to his wife, celebrity agent Robyn Gardiner.

Mr Walsh said his client denied all charges and would be pleading not guilty.